John Craig McDonald | Akateeminen Kirjakauppa

A poignant historical tale about honor, betrayal, forgiveness, and the power of standing for the truth. By John Craig McDonald, the author of Among His Personal Effects. The pawns had been played. Now it was time to set the larger pieces in motion. But would they live to see the end of the battle? Scotland, 1513. King James of Scotlands noose has been tightening around the neck of Sir Alexander Guthrie for years. Now, with England continuing to raid the Scottish Borders, King James decides to attack the neighboring country. To Alex, everything about this venture smacks of the sovereigns reckless disregard for the people of Scotland. Yet, as a knight, is Alex doomed to leave all he holds dearpowerless to do anything but follow? Time and ale are wreaking havoc on the traveling musician, Andrew Ritchie. But behind the wild living is the secret of a haunted past]and a face he cannot forget. Rachel Tanner, a young maid of dubious parentage in the Guthries household, is under the protection of her beloved Father Francis]until one dark night in a stable propels her on a courageous journey.